Hacker News Newtab extension
Security at a glance
Low riskSafety score 92/1005 findings
Automated estimate from our latest scan (malware, permissions, obfuscation) — not a security audit. Higher safety score is better.
See the full security reportChrome listing ID: jfnpepkflmeohhpchbemagehkibgpjng
Permissions (3)
- Store local data
- Schedule tasks
- Run in background
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hacker News Newtab safe to use?
Our latest automated scan rates the Chrome listing of Hacker News Newtab at 92/100 (low risk) — malware, permission and obfuscation checks combined. The full report lists every finding behind the number.
What permissions does Hacker News Newtab require?
Hacker News Newtab requests 3 permissions. The most significant: Store local data, Schedule tasks, Run in background. See the full breakdown in the security report.
Who develops Hacker News Newtab?
Hacker News Newtab is published by Pingster Labs, Inc.. Impersonators copy popular extension names, so always verify the developer line and listing id on the store page before installing.